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Are You Getting the Care You Need? For more than 50 years, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center—a Magnet ™ designated hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services—has been providing the highest quality care to the surrounding communities. Having earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, numerous awards and center of excellence designation, Good Samaritan excels in offering the services needed to keep you and your loved ones in good health. To help you better evaluate your health, Good Samaritan offers this assessment. If you have any questions or need to follow up with a physician or other specialist, please call (631) 376-4444. Helpful Questions ✓ ✓ Is it time for you to schedule your annual mammogram? yes no (The National Cancer Institute recommends that any woman 40 years and older should have a mammogram every one to two years.) Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with breast cancer? yes no Are you welcoming a new baby into the world and searching for a hospital that excels in both high- and low-risk obstetric care? yes no Are you or someone you know looking for education and support related to cancer? yes no Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol? yes no Are you postmenopausal and have back pain, a loss of height or a stooped posture, or have you fractured a bone easily? yes no (The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that any postmenopausal woman over 65 with 1 of the above risk factors for osteoporosis or a woman who has experienced early menopause undergo a bone density test.) Answering “yes” to one or more of these questions may indicate a need to speak to a Good Samaritan specialist. The medical center’s commitment to women’s health extends beyond obstetrical needs, to every phase of life—from pregnancy and parenthood through menopause and aging. The hospital continues to be a leader in breast health, offering a full spectrum of care for women to take preventative measures against cancer, with treatment and support for those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Good Samaritan continues to earn a number of prestigious honors, including three- year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers—which is administered by the American College of Surgeons—recognition by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and the Outstanding Achievement Award and three-year approval with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. To schedule a mammogram, to receive a physician’s referral or for more information on women’s care at Good Samaritan, call (631) 376-4444. GOOD SAMARITAN WOMEN’S CARE SERVICES Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center – a Member of Catholic Health Services 1000 Montauk Highway • West Islip • NY 11795 (631) 376-4444 www.good-samaritan-hospital.org
